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Are you ready for 2025? Will anything on your calendar next week prepare you better than the 7th annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum? 

Thanks to community, business, and government leaders, Washington is ahead of most other states racing to build a clean economy. Next week, on Tuesday the 7th, many of those key community, business, and government drivers of progress toward a clean economy will gather at the Muckleshoot Event Center in Auburn. You are invited to join them.

Among the speakers and panelists you’ll meet are:

State Senator Joe Nguyen, Governor-Elect Ferguson’s nominee for Director of the Department of Commerce

State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, House Majority Leader

And… officials from leading businesses:

Amazon – Nathan Hill, Head of Energy Policy

Energy Northwest – Greg Cullen, Vice President, Energy Services & Development

Helion – Tom Bugert, Head of State & Local Public Affairs

Rivian – Hannah Steinweg, Public Policy Manager

MTR Western – Jeremy Butzlaff, President

Forum Mobility – Adam Browning, Executive Vice President Policy & Communications

… and others. 

Also in attendance will be representatives from each Giuliani Award finalist (with the winner announced during the event):

What lies ahead for Washington state clean energy innovation and climate policy? And how will the resounding support that Washington state voters gave to the Climate Commitment Act affect community, business, and government strategies in 2025?

Find out at the 7th annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum, January 7th at the Muckleshoot Event Center in Auburn.

Through dynamic discussions, groundbreaking innovations, and an unforgettable EV driving experience, this event will propel the conversation forward on the state’s transition to a net-zero emission economy.

Who: Clean & Prosperous Institute, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators

What: The 7th annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum, featuring expert panels, the Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award, and an optional EV driving experience

When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 3pm-8pm

Where: Muckleshoot Event Center, 2402 Auburn Way S in Auburn

Why: To accelerate Washington’s progress toward a net-zero emission economy through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation

  • Learn how the rubber meets the road in 2025 for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, as WSDOT launches its purchase and infrastructure incentive program.
  • Hear how local companies are going nuclear to source zero-carbon electricity. 
  • Ask State Legislative leaders what is in store in the 2025 Legislative session.
  • And, of course, see which innovative company wins the coveted David and Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award.

As a special addition to our conference, registrants will be able to “Test the Torque” of electric vehicle performance on the Pacific Raceways racecourse in Kent. Take some laps around the Northwest’s finest race track in your EV or sign-up for a demo ride in one of our partners’ EVs. This optional opportunity will take place between 12:30-2:30pm; cost is $30 per person and spots are limited.

Space is limited and we expect to sell out, so secure your tickets today:

Thank you to our sponsors